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    Boat trade deal

    I have the chance to trade my good running 1992 seadoo xp: For This: http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/1172685614.html The guy claims his mechanic is the one that gave the diagnosis on the motor. Any thoughts on the omc sea drive 1.6L specifically? The hull/floor/boat seems to be in...
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    Best low-profile baitcaster around $50??

    Looking for a good low-profile baitcaster around $50. Obviously at that price I know I'm not going to get anything fancy but I do want something that is going to not fall apart after a year like my last one did. I've looked at the bass pro brand "tournament series" and a few other odd brands...
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    65 hp evinrude losing fuel prime? or bad carbs?

    Well the motor is a 1973 65hp evinrude. Have had the boat back in the water for about 2 months now and she has run top notch, never even a hiccup. But yesterday I was out at the lake doing some kneeboarding and it started acting up. The symptoms are that it slowly runs out of steam almost...
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    Home made rod holders anyone???

    Anyone made some tube style rod holders out of PVC. Something like this: http://www.iboats.com/Three_Rod_Tournament_Storage_Rack/dm/*******.283273138--**********.494519692--view_id.45876. Thinking I could whip some up a lot cheaper than buying. Any opinions?
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    Humminbird Matrix 12 Fishfinder/GPS Combo

    Anybody have any experience with this fishfinder/GPS combo. I have found it for what I think is a really good price: $150 brand new. From what I have learned on here and other places, 240 x 240 pixels is not bad resolution so I think I would be happy with it. Really looking for some details on...
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    Started rolling on some rustoleum today

    At long last, the painting has begun! Just did the little front deck to see how it looks. Overall very happy with the outcome. The only issue I had was that it seemed to go on pretty thin, will probably do 2-3 coats, because i want it to last.
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    Garmin 160c Fishfinder?

    Thinking of getting one, because it seems like a good deal, what with the color and being from a well-known manufacturer. The only thing that concerns me is the display only has 128x128 resolution, while other units like eagle's 320 has a 320x320 resolution. Any opinions?
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    Repairing holes in transom?

    Took an old and corroded kicker bracket off the back of the boat. I don't do any trolling, and it was impeding access to the back of the boat. Now I need to figure out how to patch the four holes left by the bolts. I have some fiberglass resin (polyester) left, so I was thinking peanut butter...
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    Replacing intake screens on lower unit

    I have a '73 65hp evinrude and was wondering how I replace the screens on the lower unit water intake. I can't even seem to find the parts (screens and hardware???). Can anyone help me out here or are the screens not really important (I highly doubt this but figured it couldn't hurt to ask)?
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    Repair update

    Hey all just thought I'd post a few pics of some work I've been doing on the boat. Just for reference, I haven't done any of the fiberglass work in these pics, and I know it's bad. But I don't have the time or money right now (college student) to rip the floor out and do it right. I am just...
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    Gelcoat. Whats the deal?

    Okay so I'm a little confused about gel coat. Is it just a certain type of paint that is used on fiberglass or is it necessary to put down before I paint. The reason why I ask is because I have a few areas of bare fiberglass that I'm going to paint and I was wondering if I could just throw the...
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    What grit to sand with between coats of paint?

    Using some Rustoleum topside to repaint some pieces on the boat. Just wondering what the best thing so sand with between coats would be. I've got some 320 but i was thinking I might need something a little more coarse as I've got a few runs in the fist coat :mad:. What do you guys think?
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    Sanding gelcoat: Dust mask or Respirator or what??

    I'm sanding the gelcoat on a piece of my boat, and I was just wondering if the dust is harmful to breathe (im sure it's not exactly good for you :)). What kind of mouth/nasal protection do you guys suggest for this type of work?
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    Deck: to replace this winter or not?

    Ok so I have currently reached a crossroads in my boat saga. I have a 15.5 ft center console that I bought this past summer. The former owner had replaced a good portion of the floor, looks like he just did a patch job. The work is solid but I'm not sure if he did it exactly how it was...
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    Vinyl and Foam

    Looking to redo a few cushions this winter. Was wondering if anyone had a good source for vinyl and foam. Specifically looking for some camo vinyl. Any ideas?
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    Owners manual or Service manual?

    I was just wondering what is going to be the most beneficial manual for me to buy as one of these is $40 and the other is $50 http://www.iboats.com/Evinrude_65_hp_Outboard_Manuals_1973/dm/*******.544672911--list_time.1225228708--**********.550680754--view_id.439637. I am thinking the sevice...
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    Need help with a prop number

    Did some looking on my prop today and was only able to find one number: FAC269, does this number represent a size? If so could someone tell me what it is, specifically the pitch. The motor is a 1973 65 hp evinrude. Any information helps. Thanks.
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    Paint: roll or spray?

    I am wanting to paint my topside of my boat this winter with rustoleum brand topside paint. What do you guys think is the best way to apply this type of paint? Roller and brush or spray gun. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Painting the old Erude

    One of my winter projects this year will be to try and get my '73 65hp evinrude painted. Was just wondering about color ideas, i know at least the bottom end of the motor was originally painted an aqua green. I was thinking that I would just go straight white and then maybe try to find some...
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    '73 65hp evinrude tilt and trim?

    Was just wondering if these motor even came with power tilt and trim. If they did, I figure I can convert my manual tilt to power with some junkyard parts.
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